Sonya Williams is the Executive Director of the Exchange Club Family Skills Center, a role in which she is very excited to serve. As a strong and passionate advocate, she has worked extensively in the field of social work serving youth and families, as well as numerous other at-need populations.
Ms. Williams is active in her church, First Baptist West End, where, among other duties, she serves as President and Founder of The Agape Ministry, created to minister to the needs of the elderly and widows.
Her greatest pleasure is being the mother of two children: Triniti, 15 and Trentin, 14.
Ms. Williams earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and has completed coursework toward her Master’s degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Ms. Williams is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and sits on the Advisory Board of Directors for Positive Maturity. She enjoys reading, traveling and most of all helping others.
Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center to host second annual gala
In the United States, a report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds, and every day, four children die as a result of it. In an effort to combat one of the most pressing ills of our nation, the Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center serves as “the principal child abuse and neglect prevention agency, providing both parent education and support to parents and children in the Greater Birmingham area.” The center’s work includes the facilitation of Positive Parenting Groups, a Parent Aide Program, and a fundraising partnership with Big Saver Thrift Stores.
Additionally, the center is excited to announce the establishment of a new program, the First Teachers program. It is a parent education and family support program, utilizing the Parents as Teachers curriculum. The center is currently accepting referrals for this program, for children ages 2 and under.
Last year, the center hosted its first annual Blue Heart Gala, which raised awareness about child abuse prevention, and funds for the center to continue doing essential work in the community. In conjunction with Child Abuse Prevention Month, this year’s gala will be held on April 25th from 7p.m.-10p.m., at Pine Tree Country Club in Irondale. Tickets are $50 each.
